{"product_id":"cat-s-claw-kattenklauw-500mg-now-foods","title":"Cat's Claw 500mg | 250 Capsules | NOW Foods","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCat's Claw Cat's Claw by NOW Foods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh in the Peruvian rainforest grows a climbing plant with hook-shaped thorns that resemble a cat's claw. That is where \u003cstrong\u003ecat's claw\u003c\/strong\u003e gets its name, in Spanish uña de gato. NOW Foods grinds the bark of this plant, Uncaria tomentosa, and fills vegetarian capsules with 500mg each. The bottle contains 250, a generous supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA vine from the Amazon region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncaria tomentosa is a woody vine (a climbing plant that works its way up trees) that can grow up to thirty meters long. It grows in the Amazon region of Peru, Brazil, and Colombia. With its curved thorns, it clings to the trees around it. The Asháninka, an indigenous people of Peru, have used the bark for generations. They brewed a tea from it. Today, cat's claw is used all over the world, usually as ground bark or as an extract. Good to know: there is another related species, Uncaria guianensis, which is also called cat's claw. These capsules specifically contain Uncaria tomentosa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in cat's claw bark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bark contains a mixture of plant compounds. The best known are oxindole alkaloids, nitrogen-containing compounds that the plant produces itself. Researchers divide them into two groups: pentacyclic (with five rings in their structure) and tetracyclic (with four). Which group predominates varies by plant and growing location. In addition, it contains polyphenols, tannins (astringent substances that give the bark a somewhat bitter, astringent taste) and plant sterols. What many people do not know: because this product is ground bark and not an extract, you get the full spectrum of substances as they occur in the bark. Not one substance isolated, but the bark itself. Cat's claw supports the immune system.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use cat's claw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label recommends 2 capsules, 2 to 3 times a day, preferably with a meal. Many people wonder how much cat's claw you need per day. In short: with ground bark, the usual amounts are between 1 and 3 grams per day, and with 2 to 6 capsules you are right in the middle. Feel free to start with 2 capsules per day and see how your stomach reacts. The tannins in the bark can cause some stomach complaints in some people, especially on an empty stomach. In that case, it helps to take the capsules with food. With 250 capsules in the bottle, at 2 capsules per day, you will last about four months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho cat's claw is not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCat's claw is intended for adults only and is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you use medications, especially blood thinners, blood pressure medications, or substances that suppress your immune system (such as after a transplant), consult your doctor first. The same applies to autoimmune diseases or if you are having surgery soon. Natural color differences between the capsules are normal, because it is a plant-based product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone looking for cat's claw as the Asháninka know it, simply the ground bark without extraction or additives, will find a simple and generous supply in this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Health claim pending European approval.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54816698401106,"sku":"Now-060","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/cat-s-claw-kattenklauw-500mg-now-foods.jpg?v=1790166967","url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.nl\/en\/products\/cat-s-claw-kattenklauw-500mg-now-foods","provider":"LUTO Supplements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}